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Statistics Canada reported that payroll employment in Canada increased by 20,900, or 0.1 percent, in February 2025. The Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours identified the construction sector as having the largest increase in payroll jobs for the month. Statistics Canada indicated that the growth in payroll employment
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Durham Regional Police Service reports that a suspect is wanted following an armed robbery at a commercial business in Oshawa on Thursday morning. Police state that a man entered the business armed with a weapon and demanded cash from an employee. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall of Marie Sharp’s Original Garlic Habanero Pepper Sauce because of possible spoilage. The recall was started by the company and publicized by the CFIA as part of a food safety investigation. The affected product is sold in 148 mL
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More than 350 fourth-year engineering students at Ontario Tech University participated in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science's Capstone Systems Design Exhibition and Competition on April 24, 2025, according to the university. The university reported that over 70 teams presented projects, with evaluations conducted by 15 industry
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More than 350 fourth-year students from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Ontario Tech University presented their final projects at the Engineering Capstone Systems Design Exhibition and Competition on April 24 in Oshawa, according to Ontario Tech University. The university also reported that more than 70 teams participated
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The Municipality of Clarington is organizing a Community Cleanup event and is inviting residents to participate. According to the municipality, individuals, families, businesses, and community groups can join efforts to collect litter in neighbourhoods, parks, and other public spaces throughout Clarington. The municipal government states that the goal of the
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Toronto Police reported that two suspects struck an officer with a vehicle while fleeing an arrest attempt near North Queen Street and The Queensway. The incident occurred as officers approached the suspects, who then left the area in a vehicle. The police statement did not include the condition of the
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) announced that Ganaraska Forest will open for the 2025 season on Thursday, May 1. The GRCA stated that all access points to the forest will be available for permitted activities starting that day. According to the GRCA, activities allowed in the forest include hiking,
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Northumberland 89.7 FM, located in Brighton, Ontario, has been allocated $92,900 by the Ontario government. The funding was announced as part of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund. According to the Ontario government, this grant aims to assist Northumberland 89.7 FM in addressing the impacts
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Rotary and Rotaract clubs are participating in the 5th Annual Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup. According to event organizers, the campaign is described as one of the largest environmental stewardship projects in the Great Lakes watershed. Hundreds of clubs are expected to take part in removing litter and debris from areas
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The Ontario government has announced that construction has begun on Glen Hill Gardens, a new long-term care home in Courtice. The facility will provide 224 beds and is intended to increase the available long-term care spaces in the area. The announcement detailing the start of construction was made on Friday
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Campbell Company of Canada has issued a recall for specific Campbell’s Verve brand and Campbell’s brand frozen soup products due to the potential presence of pieces of wood. The Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the recall on June 28, 2024. According to the CFIA, affected products include